Monologue Vocabulary

Characterization Developing and portraying a personality through thought, action, dialogue, costuming, and makeup

Stock Character A familiar character who is the same type of character in every play

Stereotypical Character Familiar character identified by an oversimplified pattern of behavior that typically labels the character as being part of a group of people

Mannerisms Simple behaviors such as nail biting, raising an eyebrow, or twisting a lock of hair are unconsciously repeated. Unconscious habits or peculiarities.

Monologue A long speech spoken by one person, revealing personal thoughts and feelings.

Soliloquy A monologue usually delivered while the character is alone onstage, thinking aloud

Analyze To study carefully or examine critically

First Person Thoughts written as if you are the person to whom this story is happening

Creating a Monologue… Start somewhere? Pick a type of character – pg 123 Objective – Character must have a WANT Details – Name? Hometown? Family?

Creating a Monologue… Hook – first line Middle - Use different tactics to approach your objective in your scene Conclusion – try to end by letting the audience know what will happen to the character

Analyze Characterization THREE parts External Internal Vocalization

External Posture mannerisms outward appearance rhythm

Internal Desires Thoughts Feelings Reactions

Vocalization The way we speak

What motivates vocalization? Everything we know about the character and Internal Characterization External Characterization